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Gen-Z in Focus: Social Media and Loneliness – Talk

With author and content creator Valentina Vapeaux

Girl on her bed sitting in front of a ringlight with smartphone
Lola, 18, in her bedroom, Topanga, 2021 © Lauren Greenfield, Fahey Klein Gallery

Accompanying the exhibition Social Studies by Lauren Greenfield, Fotografiska Berlin and FAQ Health present a talk series examining how social media shapes our lives. Discussions will focus on identity, self-worth, mental health, and the ways we navigate digital spaces.

This talk explores why we – particularly Generation Z – feel lonely despite being digitally connected. Valentina Vapaux, author of Generation Z, speaks with Josephine Blint, Channel & Growth Manager at F/A/Q, about the reality of her generation and the influence of social media on self-image, self-worth and relationships.

In her Spiegel bestseller Generation Z, Vapaux explores topics including influencer culture, gender roles and dating apps, while asking why Gen Z is considered one of the loneliest generations.

Please note that the event is held in German. With your ticket, you can also visit all our exhibitions on the same day.

About the speaker

Drawing on her own experiences, social media creator Valentina Vapeaux discusses how she deals with the mechanisms and pressures of the digital world and how she consciously creates boundaries.

About the Moderator

Josephine Blint is the Channel & Growth Manager at F/A/Q, whose work focuses on social media, health, and the question of how young audiences can truly be reached today.

Event Photography & Recording

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